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FlaglerAmanda on "Stupid things said by coworkers, relatives or friends regarding the CPA Exam"http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/stupid-things-said-by-coworkers-relatives-or-friends-regarding-taking-this-exam/page/29#post-603384
Mon, 26 Jan 2015 14:17:25 +0000FlaglerAmanda603384@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/<p>My attorney brother with a CPA wife told me today... "They've just announced they're releasing scores today, 2:12 PM Eastern."</p>
<p>Just cruel... I didn't do this to him when he was waiting on his bar results - or to his wife when she was waiting on her CPA exam results.
</p>ablepaul15 on "Stupid things said by coworkers, relatives or friends regarding the CPA Exam"http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/stupid-things-said-by-coworkers-relatives-or-friends-regarding-taking-this-exam/page/29#post-603231
Mon, 26 Jan 2015 11:06:12 +0000ablepaul15603231@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/<p>@Pork Flavored Bacon That's hilarious. "I hope I never see you again..." Haha</p>
<p>This is an awesome thread, so here's my contribution. I study at home and my parents understand that I need lots of study time. I'm preparing for FAR, which is freaking difficult...</p>
<p>Anyway, one time I started studying and 20 minutes later my stepmom comes and we have this conversation:</p>
<p>Stepmom: "Hey, do you wanna take a break?"<br />
Me: "No, I just started for the day."<br />
Stepmom: "But you've studied so much this week! Surely you can take a little time off."<br />
Me: (laughing to myself) "Thanks, but I still have loads to finish... I've only studied for 20 minutes."<br />
Stepmom: "Oh come on, let's go for a drive! Clear your mind. It'd be good for you!"<br />
Me: (brooding &amp; annoyed) "... Thanks but I'm gonna keep studying."<br />
Stepmom: (sounding defeated) "Okay..."
</p>Marlya on "Stupid things said by coworkers, relatives or friends regarding the CPA Exam"http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/stupid-things-said-by-coworkers-relatives-or-friends-regarding-taking-this-exam/page/29#post-594696
Wed, 14 Jan 2015 06:55:54 +0000Marlya594696@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/<p>I absolutely love this thread.... especially as I sit and try not to obsess on how I did on FAR this past Saturday! </p>
<p>I've had a lot of the same things said to me as many of the previous posters, I cant even count how many times people have told me "but you're so smart, these should be no problem for you" and "you should take a break".</p>
<p>but two of my favorites are:</p>
<p>1. From my boss after I told him I failed AUD: "but that's the easiest one".... I had no words!!!! Well maybe a few words but I'm sure they would have guaranteed me becoming instantly unemployed lol</p>
<p>2. From a co-worker during lunch time: "why are you even studying for the CPA? My tax prepare-er says its a waste of time."
</p>Gabe on "Stupid things said by coworkers, relatives or friends regarding the CPA Exam"http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/stupid-things-said-by-coworkers-relatives-or-friends-regarding-taking-this-exam/page/29#post-594441
Tue, 13 Jan 2015 15:58:30 +0000Gabe594441@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/<p>But you passed :) I took FAR 4 times as well. The people at prometric know me by name.
</p>Pork Flavored Bacon on "Stupid things said by coworkers, relatives or friends regarding the CPA Exam"http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/stupid-things-said-by-coworkers-relatives-or-friends-regarding-taking-this-exam/page/29#post-594423
Tue, 13 Jan 2015 15:51:30 +0000Pork Flavored Bacon594423@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/<p>Hey guys, first time poster here and thought I'd like to share one thing I heard:</p>
<p>No one really said anything to me during my studies but when I too FAR for the last time, one of the guys in there (whom I think I may have encountered more than once) said to me as I was leaving the office:</p>
<p>"Please don't take this personally, but I hope I never see you again."</p>
<p>Just said that. Deadpan. As I made eye contact with him, we both started cracking up. Cool dude. Really made me feel more relaxed and able to breathe. As anyone knows, coming out of an exam where you think you didn't do so hot can be just as stressful as taking the exam itself!
</p>taxgeek83 on "Stupid things said by coworkers, relatives or friends regarding the CPA Exam"http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/stupid-things-said-by-coworkers-relatives-or-friends-regarding-taking-this-exam/page/28#post-594192
Tue, 13 Jan 2015 11:44:36 +0000taxgeek83594192@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/<p>Passed the Exam in December, thought I'd be able to sneak onto the January list, but found out I won't be able to get in until the end of February at the earliest. Mentioned my frustration to a handful of friends who promptly said "It's not that big of a deal. It's only two months." Uhhhh, it's a huge deal!! </p>
<p>Okay, first world problems, I get it, but seriously! :)
</p>Gabe on "Stupid things said by coworkers, relatives or friends regarding the CPA Exam"http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/stupid-things-said-by-coworkers-relatives-or-friends-regarding-taking-this-exam/page/28#post-594168
Tue, 13 Jan 2015 11:02:48 +0000Gabe594168@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/<p>@Garion congrats on whipping the exam's butt! I hope you find employment soon, you've earned it!
</p>Garion on "Stupid things said by coworkers, relatives or friends regarding the CPA Exam"http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/stupid-things-said-by-coworkers-relatives-or-friends-regarding-taking-this-exam/page/28#post-594141
Tue, 13 Jan 2015 10:39:50 +0000Garion594141@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/<p>Laid off in January 2014 due to commodity price dropping 35%. Began the search for a new position while consulting...</p>
<p>"Why do you not have a CPA after 15 years of experience with audit, controllerships, finance and CFO roles?" Fair enough.</p>
<p>So I quit consulting and embraced the opportunity in front of me to obtain something I longed to achieve (personal goal if you will)... stopped consulting and dedicated 5 mos to the CPA exam.</p>
<p>After completing the big 4 exams and submitting my application for licensure...</p>
<p>"Why did you get the CPA when you have so much experience with public audit, controllerships, finance and CFO roles?"</p>
<p>SAME FREAKIN' GUY!!! Wanted to punch him right then and there!!! Truth be told executive recruiters can suck and even the most successful are gainfully engaged in human employment trafficking without conscience.</p>
<p>@DDJ - I just had the same conversation with a friend over coffee last Friday and once he figured out the progressive nature of the questions and the increasing difficulty to measure your total knowledge... He said, "F that!!! You're crazy" and we probably are.
</p>DunkinDonutsJunkie on "Stupid things said by coworkers, relatives or friends regarding the CPA Exam"http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/stupid-things-said-by-coworkers-relatives-or-friends-regarding-taking-this-exam/page/28#post-587661
Sat, 03 Jan 2015 08:04:51 +0000DunkinDonutsJunkie587661@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/<p>Overall, I can't stand when people associate the score with a % and think a 75 is a C.</p>
<p>No stupid, it's a score of 75, not a % related to a C!</p>
<p>If it was a C it would say C, not P, when looking up your score.
</p>terryharm on "Stupid things said by coworkers, relatives or friends regarding the CPA Exam"http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/stupid-things-said-by-coworkers-relatives-or-friends-regarding-taking-this-exam/page/28#post-587346
Fri, 02 Jan 2015 15:22:13 +0000terryharm587346@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/<p>These are great thanks for sharing. I have received comments "Why are you taking the exams what's it going to get you, are you going to get a return for your time and $$$." another from was you shouldn't have even told anyone you were taking them, would have reduced the pressure to pass.. (if i didn't tell anyone then they wouldn't have left me alone to study)... Oh don't worry you always get A's, then when you fail its "now you know how the rest of us feel who don't get A's all of the time.... So reading these was helpful glad to see I am not the only one who hears this stuff.. Good Luck all
</p>Mamabear on "Stupid things said by coworkers, relatives or friends regarding the CPA Exam"http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/stupid-things-said-by-coworkers-relatives-or-friends-regarding-taking-this-exam/page/28#post-587274
Fri, 02 Jan 2015 13:45:40 +0000Mamabear587274@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/<p>Right there with you NJPRU! I might have gotten my highest score on my REG retake, but I still don't like taxes and am not going to willingly do taxes for other people. Ick!
</p>Sabri_bri on "Stupid things said by coworkers, relatives or friends regarding the CPA Exam"http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/stupid-things-said-by-coworkers-relatives-or-friends-regarding-taking-this-exam/page/28#post-587271
Fri, 02 Jan 2015 13:44:56 +0000Sabri_bri587271@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/<p>I am so glad I found this topic: I have not told anyone I was studying for the CPA at work because during my interview I was told I would not need it and yes I am a "Staff Accountant" anyway the VP of Accounting caught me studying notecards. Fast forward a few days I asked the accountant that trained me a question and his response was "Well, you will pass the CPA on the first time" I never told him I was taking the CPA and we never talked about it prior to his comment...</p>
<p>Come to find out he took the exam several times but never passed all four.
</p>NJPRU on "Stupid things said by coworkers, relatives or friends regarding the CPA Exam"http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/stupid-things-said-by-coworkers-relatives-or-friends-regarding-taking-this-exam/page/28#post-587229
Fri, 02 Jan 2015 12:39:50 +0000NJPRU587229@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/<p>If I hear someone tell me that after REG I'll be able to do their taxes again, I might scream! I might be able to tell you what I've studied thus far, but go out and buy Turbo Tax - NJPRU will NOT be doing your taxes this year!!
</p>Determined CPA on "Stupid things said by coworkers, relatives or friends regarding the CPA Exam"http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/stupid-things-said-by-coworkers-relatives-or-friends-regarding-taking-this-exam/page/28#post-587205
Fri, 02 Jan 2015 12:08:28 +0000Determined CPA587205@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/<p>I had my test scheduled for the beginning of Feb but changed it to the end of January. So last night I told my mom I changed my date and she goes, 'good I'm glad its sooner, I cant wait until you're finally done with this test and can start doing things with the family again.' Really, mom? Imagine how I feel!!
</p>Skynet on "Stupid things said by coworkers, relatives or friends regarding the CPA Exam"http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/stupid-things-said-by-coworkers-relatives-or-friends-regarding-taking-this-exam/page/28#post-586887
Thu, 01 Jan 2015 19:58:42 +0000Skynet586887@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/<p>LOL! Their ignorance is our salary. So True so True.</p>
<p>As an Enrolled Agent the same thing can be said. No one has a clue as to what an EA is nor the rest of the population knows anything about taxes. Helps keep people like us busy and employed. As my Business law professor used to say "Billable Hours, Billable Hours."
</p>kpb on "Stupid things said by coworkers, relatives or friends regarding the CPA Exam"http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/stupid-things-said-by-coworkers-relatives-or-friends-regarding-taking-this-exam/page/28#post-586866
Thu, 01 Jan 2015 17:03:33 +0000kpb586866@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/<p>Yes, i'm sorry, most people! It bugs me so much that we don't get the recognition. It's easier said than done to not get offended, maybe one day when these exams are over, i won't care. But you are right, their ignorance definitely is our salary! Happy New Year!
</p>confusedcandidate on "Stupid things said by coworkers, relatives or friends regarding the CPA Exam"http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/stupid-things-said-by-coworkers-relatives-or-friends-regarding-taking-this-exam/page/28#post-586860
Thu, 01 Jan 2015 16:42:04 +0000confusedcandidate586860@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/<p>Most people don't have a clue what a CPA is or at best they know it as someone who does their (simple) taxes. They meld together everyone in the finance world: bank tellers, mortgage broker, insurance, realtors (ugh!) etc are all the same. When you say you're studying for the CPA exam they can't begin to understand how complex the material is - heck, even I barely understand the material. Don't judge or get offended though: their ignorance is our salary.
</p>kpb on "Stupid things said by coworkers, relatives or friends regarding the CPA Exam"http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/stupid-things-said-by-coworkers-relatives-or-friends-regarding-taking-this-exam/page/28#post-586836
Thu, 01 Jan 2015 15:08:14 +0000kpb586836@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/<p>Why doesn't anybody take the CPA exam (or know what it is, respect as such) as becoming a Lawyer for example..... </p>
<p>They think it's like nothing..... If i said i'm studying to be a lawyer, everyone seems to take that more seriously. </p>
<p>Why?............. (it's so irritating)
</p>taxgeek83 on "Stupid things said by coworkers, relatives or friends regarding the CPA Exam"http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/stupid-things-said-by-coworkers-relatives-or-friends-regarding-taking-this-exam/page/28#post-586770
Thu, 01 Jan 2015 12:43:15 +0000taxgeek83586770@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/<p>@Lilla - Said coworker was a CPA candidate at one point and knows what A71 is anyway. But yes, I was on there quite a bit, especially around score release time. :)
</p>Lilla on "Stupid things said by coworkers, relatives or friends regarding the CPA Exam"http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/stupid-things-said-by-coworkers-relatives-or-friends-regarding-taking-this-exam/page/28#post-586596
Wed, 31 Dec 2014 22:04:15 +0000Lilla586596@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/<p>@taxgeek What I find funniest is that your coworker recognized A71 from a distance - shows you've been here way too much! lol. I'm over a year since my last exam, nearing a year since I was licensed, and I still hang around, so I can't say anything...though I am less active in the CPA-material-related threads, cause I can't say I remember the details a year later...!
</p>taxgeek83 on "Stupid things said by coworkers, relatives or friends regarding the CPA Exam"http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/stupid-things-said-by-coworkers-relatives-or-friends-regarding-taking-this-exam/page/28#post-586455
Wed, 31 Dec 2014 15:01:04 +0000taxgeek83586455@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/<p>Coworker walks into my office, sees the forum up on my screen, and says "You passed the exam. What are you still doing on A71? You don't need to be on there anymore." </p>
<p>I like it. It's addicting. Don't judge. :)
</p>McGeeAndMe on "Stupid things said by coworkers, relatives or friends regarding the CPA Exam"http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/stupid-things-said-by-coworkers-relatives-or-friends-regarding-taking-this-exam/page/28#post-584811
Sat, 27 Dec 2014 21:49:34 +0000McGeeAndMe584811@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/<p>"All you need is Wiley!"
</p>kroopwv on "Stupid things said by coworkers, relatives or friends regarding the CPA Exam"http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/stupid-things-said-by-coworkers-relatives-or-friends-regarding-taking-this-exam/page/28#post-584751
Sat, 27 Dec 2014 18:32:48 +0000kroopwv584751@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/<p>@skynet ~ I live in the back woods of a one horse town. Hiding the body is no prob, Bob!! </p>
<p>@koolkat ~ keep up the momentum! Every success story is motivation for others. Hubs is starting to get the idea of how hard this thing is and is helping me more… he also realized his comment was completely ridiculous. ;)
</p>koolkat on "Stupid things said by coworkers, relatives or friends regarding the CPA Exam"http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/stupid-things-said-by-coworkers-relatives-or-friends-regarding-taking-this-exam/page/28#post-582411
Sun, 21 Dec 2014 21:01:08 +0000koolkat582411@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/<p>@kroopwwv:</p>
<p>LOL!!! Please don't murder your husband. He just doesn't understand. After a several tries on both, I finally passed REG and FAR back to back, with a 75 on both in Oct and Nov 2014. I am so elated getting these two monsters off my back and now have to focus on RE-passing AUD &amp; BEC (lost them earlier this year). Well, I must say that my husband has been patient and supportive by helping around the house, with our son, etc. However, the new joking comment now is that I passed because of the "mercy rule", they just got tired of me taking the exam and have decided to pass me. Here's hoping they feel the same way about the next two...LOL!!!
</p>Skynet on "Stupid things said by coworkers, relatives or friends regarding the CPA Exam"http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/stupid-things-said-by-coworkers-relatives-or-friends-regarding-taking-this-exam/page/28#post-582402
Sun, 21 Dec 2014 20:45:35 +0000Skynet582402@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/<p>^ Make sure they don't find the body.
</p>kroopwv on "Stupid things said by coworkers, relatives or friends regarding the CPA Exam"http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/stupid-things-said-by-coworkers-relatives-or-friends-regarding-taking-this-exam/page/28#post-582393
Sun, 21 Dec 2014 20:39:35 +0000kroopwv582393@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/<p>Upon telling my husband, at 5:30am, that I missed the mark for AUD - "Aww I'm sorry honey… now you know what I feel like when I lose at fantasy football…"</p>
<p>Grounds for murder??????</p>
<p>Rematch AUD 1/5/2015…
</p>CPAhopefulinOK on "Stupid things said by coworkers, relatives or friends regarding the CPA Exam"http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/stupid-things-said-by-coworkers-relatives-or-friends-regarding-taking-this-exam/page/28#post-573534
Wed, 10 Dec 2014 10:38:40 +0000CPAhopefulinOK573534@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/<p>I found out last night that I made a 74 on Audit (crushed!) I have the sweetest co-worker - her desk is fairly close to mine on our floor (she is not an accountant). I told her I missed passing by one point and she asked me (innocently) "Do you know which one you got wrong?". If only it were that simple. I knew you guys would understand.</p>
<p>Re-taking Audit as soon as I can schedule it!
</p>koolkat on "Stupid things said by coworkers, relatives or friends regarding the CPA Exam"http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/stupid-things-said-by-coworkers-relatives-or-friends-regarding-taking-this-exam/page/28#post-572565
Tue, 09 Dec 2014 20:39:51 +0000koolkat572565@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/<p>I have been at this CPA Exam for a little while now so in early November when I told my 8 yr old son that I passed the exam, his reply was "You did?". Gotta love the children. :-)
</p>HeartsMimiCPA on "Stupid things said by coworkers, relatives or friends regarding the CPA Exam"http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/stupid-things-said-by-coworkers-relatives-or-friends-regarding-taking-this-exam/page/28#post-570714
Tue, 09 Dec 2014 12:51:47 +0000HeartsMimiCPA570714@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/<p>How could i forget! When I passed my last section I posted the score on instagram. A "friend" responded with, "that's barely a C!. Congrats anyway"...I deleted it. I wasn't going to let him bring me off my high!
</p>LKD CPA on "Stupid things said by coworkers, relatives or friends regarding the CPA Exam"http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/stupid-things-said-by-coworkers-relatives-or-friends-regarding-taking-this-exam/page/28#post-570144
Tue, 09 Dec 2014 11:07:35 +0000LKD CPA570144@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/<p>Just got a 77 on BEC. Was beyond excited and shared it with a colleague. The reply I got was "Oh, you must be so disappointed that you only got a 77." </p>
<p>Are you kidding? A 77! I obviously overstudied.
</p>super.senpai on "Stupid things said by coworkers, relatives or friends regarding the CPA Exam"http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/stupid-things-said-by-coworkers-relatives-or-friends-regarding-taking-this-exam/page/28#post-567228
Mon, 08 Dec 2014 21:25:42 +0000super.senpai567228@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/<p>i will be your friend
</p>serena2014 on "Stupid things said by coworkers, relatives or friends regarding the CPA Exam"http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/stupid-things-said-by-coworkers-relatives-or-friends-regarding-taking-this-exam/page/28#post-567153
Mon, 08 Dec 2014 21:05:26 +0000serena2014567153@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/<p>"You failed? I saw you were studying everyday... "</p>
<p>I still have one or two friends left since I started. I'm not sure one or two, because one of them is mad of me too. </p>
<p>Whatever, I know what I need to do.
</p>Skynet on "Stupid things said by coworkers, relatives or friends regarding the CPA Exam"http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/stupid-things-said-by-coworkers-relatives-or-friends-regarding-taking-this-exam/page/28#post-564756
Sun, 07 Dec 2014 17:34:52 +0000Skynet564756@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/<p>^ You can always get new friends though.
</p>DoOver on "Stupid things said by coworkers, relatives or friends regarding the CPA Exam"http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/stupid-things-said-by-coworkers-relatives-or-friends-regarding-taking-this-exam/page/28#post-564648
Sun, 07 Dec 2014 13:48:48 +0000DoOver564648@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/<p>"How did you fail?"<br />
That felt even worse than when I was asked: "Why did you fail?"</p>
<p>Luckily most of my friends have abandoned me since I started studying so much.
</p>Mamabear on "Stupid things said by coworkers, relatives or friends regarding the CPA Exam"http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/stupid-things-said-by-coworkers-relatives-or-friends-regarding-taking-this-exam/page/28#post-564585
Sun, 07 Dec 2014 12:01:24 +0000Mamabear564585@http://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/<p>My husband still thinks that I'm getting another DIPLOMA when I pass. SMH. How many times do we have to go over this???
</p>